Since 2012, it performs a summer series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden from June through September.
After Hamlisch's death in August 2012, a search found Michael Feinstein, who assumed the post beginning with the 2013 POPS season.
[3] At the time of its construction, the building was furnished with Iranian onyx, African teak, wool carpet from India, and gold overlay.
On January 26, 1996, National Public Radio staged a battle of the bands between the cities contending in Super Bowl XXX.
Pittsburgh's River City Brass Band played Semper Fidelis by John Philip Sousa and the Battle Royal March by Fred Jewell in concert at Ambassador Auditorium, followed by a performance from Dallas at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center.
In August 2010, American composer Marvin Hamlisch was appointed Principal POPS Conductor for the organization.
[7] After Hamlisch's death in August 2012, a search found Great American Songbook star Michael Feinstein, who assumed the post beginning with the 2013 POPS season.
[8] In June 2010, American conductor James DePreist was named Artistic Advisor to the Pasadena Symphony and POPS.
[9] Maestro Lockington began his tenure as Music Director during the 2013-14 season with full duties which commenced in 2014-15 with multiple performances.